Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi + Cellular 256GB - Starlight (Unlocked)
Model: MCJ74LL/A
SKU: 6457177
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- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 13 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2732 x 2048 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- Operating System: Apple iPadOS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Security Features: Touch ID sensor
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MCJ74LL/A
- Product Name: 13-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi + Cellular 256GB
- Color: Starlight
- Model Family: Apple iPad Air (M3)
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 13 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2732 x 2048 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- Display Surface: Anti-reflective
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Apple
- Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage
- Total Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Apple iPadOS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Apple iPadOS
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Siri (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Works With: Apple Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Network Connectivity: 5G (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-AX (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Headphone Jack: false (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-C (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- GPS Enabled: true
- Interface(s): USB-C (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 1
- Carrier: Unlocked
- Power
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Battery Life (up to): 10 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 12 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing the user can capture.)
- Rear-Facing Camera: true
- Rear Facing Camera Megapixels: 12 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing away from the user can capture.)
- Rear Facing Camera Video Resolution: 4K (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing away from the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Keyboard Included: false
- Security Features: Touch ID sensor
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Apple Pay
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 11.05 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 8.46 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.24 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 21.76 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Warranty - Labor: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Other
- UPC: 195949965203
The 13-inch iPad Air. Built for Apple Intelligence. Supercharged by the lightning-fast Apple M3 chip. It features a stunning Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage front camera for even better video calls, and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E and 5G. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Smart Folio, so you can multitask, study, work, play, and create from anywhere.
Whats Included
- iPad Air
- USB-C Charge Cable
Disclaimers
- ¹Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately.
- ²The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 13-inch iPad Air is 12.9 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
- ³Apple Intelligence is available in beta on iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or U.S.), as an iPadOS 18 update.
- Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.
- ⁴Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
- ⁵Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.
- ⁶Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
- ⁷Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
- Tablet sold inactivated. Activation done in-store. Activation fees may apply.
- Tablet sold inactivated. Activation done in-store or online. Activation fees may apply.
Q: What type of display does the iPad Air have?
A: The iPad Air features a Liquid Retina display with advanced technologies like P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity.
Q: What wireless connectivity options are available on this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air supports both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, including 5G.
Q: What is the screen size of this iPad Air?
A: The screen size of this iPad Air is 13 inches.
Q: What is the resolution of the display on this iPad Air?
A: The display resolution of this iPad Air is 2732 x 2048.
Q: What type of display does the iPad Air have?
A: This iPad Air features a Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity.
Q: What is the maximum battery life of the iPad Air?
A: The iPad Air offers up to 10 hours of battery life.
Q: Which voice assistant is built into this iPad Air?
A: This iPad Air has Siri built-in as the voice assistant.
Q: How much storage capacity does this iPad Air have?
A: This iPad Air comes with 256GB of storage capacity.
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